Head-to-head · B2B Contact Data Providers
LeadIQ vs UpLead
LeadIQ leads on 3 checks, UpLead on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLeadIQ · 8.3/10
- Lowest starting priceLeadIQ · $15/user/mo
- Free planonly LeadIQ
- Free trialboth
LeadIQ scores higher on our rubric for b2b contact data providers: 8.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #11.
LeadIQ offers free plan; UpLead doesn't. LeadIQ is cheaper to start at $15/user/mo against $74/user/mo. LeadIQ leads on contact database size: 7.5e+08 contacts versus 2e+08 contacts.
LeadIQ is the better fit for sales teams needing workflow capture. UpLead is the better fit for teams wanting verified intent data.
- LeadIQ fits best
Sales teams needing workflow capture
- UpLead fits best
Teams wanting verified intent data
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Side by side
| Feature | LeadIQ 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | UpLead 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #10 in B2B Contact Data Providers | #11 in B2B Contact Data Providers |
| Best for | Sales teams needing workflow capture | Teams wanting verified intent data |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $15/user/mo (best) | $74/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 7 days · card required |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR | GDPR |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 1,500+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features LeadIQ 4/4 · UpLead 4/4 | ||
| Direct-dial data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intent data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technographic filters | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Contact database size | 7.5e+08 contacts (best) | 2e+08 contacts |
| Monthly export limit | Not checked yet | 170 records/mo |
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| Our verdict | LeadIQ is a B2B prospecting platform for sales and revenue teams that need contact discovery and workflow capture. It searches professional contacts by email and mobile number, supports company research with firmographic and technographic… Read the review → |
UpLead is a B2B contact data and sales intelligence platform for sales and marketing teams. Its searchable business contact and company profiles include verified email addresses, mobile direct-dial numbers, technographic data, and buyer… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LeadIQ — where it wins
- Searches professional contacts by email and mobile number
- Captures prospects and syncs them with CRM and engagement tools
- Combines job-change tracking, AI messaging, verification, and APIs
Where it doesn't
- The Pro plan costs $200 per month
- The Free plan is limited to one user and 50 credits
- Some database search and prospecting access remains limited on Free
UpLead — where it wins
- Real-time email verification and mobile direct-dial data
- Buyer intent and technographic search capabilities
- 15 CRM, sales engagement, and outreach integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan beyond the limited trial
- Essentials starts at $74 per user per month with annual billing
- Professional uses custom pricing and annual billing only
- LeadIQ8.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
LeadIQ combines contact search, browser capture, enrichment, and workflow integrations.
Visit LeadIQFull verdict → - UpLead8.2/10 · 7-day trial
Verified contact data, intent signals, and CRM connectivity for prospecting teams.
Visit UpLeadFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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